Originally Posted by
cmtobin
Also, would love some hotel suggestions in the 4 star, $300. per night range.
I am thinking that a hotel in the Ginza area would be a good base as my wife is
a "shopper". Thank you in advance, 2 years ago we traveled to Hong Kong and received invaluable advice on places to stay,eat and day-trip from the members of this site, which is why I won't proceed any further until you guys weight in!
Michael
If you want to stick to the $300~/night range, IMO some of the best values would be the Hyatt Regency, Hilton, and Century Southern Tower. These hotels are in the Shinjuku area, where there are a great many department stores, including Takashimaya Times Square, Isetan, Odakyu, etc...
If you can increase the budget a bit, then the very best located hotel would be the Mandarin Oriental. It is right next to Takashimaya and Mitsukoshi in Nihombashi, and very close to Ginza as well. Even a standard room is spacious at 50 square meters, and will have impressive views. Booking through Amex FHR will get you breakfast, an upgrade, and other benefits at MO or any of the other FHR hotels in Tokyo.
You might also consider the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills. Roppongi is also good for shopping, and it is easy to get around the city by subway.